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RPM's / Shifting question.

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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Car: Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: Stock 305
RPM's / Shifting question.

Car - 84 Trans Am - 305 - Auto

exactly when, at what RPMs, should my Auto Transmission be switching gears?
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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From: Houston, Texas
Car: 1989 GTA Nighthawk
Engine: 389 CID TPI
Transmission: TCI 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.23
It's adjustable, so it depends on where you have it adjusted to shift at. Probably 5000 would be good, Im not sure of the HP peak on your engine, you typically want to shift about 100 rpm over the HP peak.
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